Spokane Fires and Gamma Epsilon
Spokane Fires – Jean Merrill and I had this exchange of emails Sunday morning 08.02.2026.
Jean, Are all the ladies of Gamma Epsilon, OK? What can we as ESA sisters do to help? – Gretchen
Gretchen, Thank you for reaching out to us. I am not aware of that any of our group is in danger. I contacted several of my friends from my previous employer and several evacuated but were safe. It is mind blowing to think that fire caused all of the devastation in the city as you think of brush fires taking out structures in rural communities. As reported on the news – most of the fires were in the northwest area and most of our group are on the south side of town. We need rain as most of the state needs. Outside temperatures are down, which is good but it continues to be so dry. We need a rain dance. Hopefully everyone stays safe. Jean
Jean, Can I let the ladies know from your comments? I would like to put them on the website and in the newsletter. – Gretchen
Absolutely. Thank you – Jean
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Omicron Annual Charity Sale
August 14 & 15
Proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
Multiple Sclerosis Society and Alzheimer’s Association
Whatever you are looking for (or even NOT looking for) you are likely to find it here. Come and enjoy a day of great deals and fun and contribute to our giving back to our community.
WHEN:
Friday, August 14, 2026 8AM to 4PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026 8AM to 3PM
LOCATION: The MONTESSORI IN MOTION School
7323 27th Street West, University Place, WA 98466-4605
For more information and list of items being taken for Yard Sate click here!
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TAX FACTS SEASON IS HERE!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE IC SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS!
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Decemeber 5, 2026 – Registration – Register for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids marathon. – 
https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/fitness-fundraisers/memphis-marathon/register.html
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Omicron Installation Pictures 2026-2027 – click here
Mary lambie’s theme is “Individually, We Are One Drop, Together We Are An Ocean”
Alpha Kappa in Longview keeping busy and selling Fireworks! With NEW member!
Western States Summer 2026 Newsletter
Available to read click here
New June 2026 Washington State Council Newsletter
Available to read Click Here
NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD AND CHAIRS
– on Washingtong State Council Information Section
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I was on the IC zoom call in regards to Philanthropic reporting.
They mentioned the donation that people make to St Jude monthly in the amount of $19.
That donation can be redirected so our organization can get credit for that contribution. If anyone in our state has that direct contribution they can contact IC at
Programcoordinator@Epsilonsigmaalpha.org
They can assist with that.Shiela Michelsen, Washington Philanthropic Chairman
Out going State President Marsha Ritter and our IC Rep Brenda Campbell.
Pictures from Pam Munson’s
Installation coming soon!
Please send in Pictures from Convention Weekend – thanks!!
Will be used on the website, Facebook and Newsletter!!
Send to ESAWashingtonWebmaster@gmail.com
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If you know of a veteran residing in Western Washington who served during the WWII, Korean or Vietnam service eras, please encourage them to complete our online application and join us for an upcoming Honor Flight. https://pugetsoundhonorflight.org/upcoming-flights-1
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